Baldini said the additional money comes via donations from the Germani family and an anonymous donation.

“This is an unbelievable show of community support,” she said.

Baldini said fundraising at this level isn’t common in most Crime Stoppers cases.

“Since inception, we have only raised this kind of money a couple times—Patrick Cotrona Murder, a murder case in Grant Park and The Standard Bar shooting – where the employee was robbed at killed—we raised $54,000,” Baldini said.

There are two detectives working on the case and Baldini said police have several promising leads, but so far police haven’t announced any arrests in the case. The driver faces a charge of aggravated assault.

Germani, 50, is a Decatur resident and the man behind the Atlanta Time Machine website. He’s still in the ICU at Grady Hospital. Investigators believe that on June 9 Germani and the driver got into some kind of argument with the driver of the Nitro after a near collision on Montgomery Ferry. Police say the driver chased Germani down Flagler Avenue and intentionally struck him with the 4,000 pound vehicle.

Police believe the suspect is an “under 30-year-old African American male.” The vehicle likely has damage on its front right side, but police aren’t certain about the extent of it.

Police released this video of the vehicle they’re looking for:

People with information can submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). You do not have to give your name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect.

I’d love it someone came forward, identified the assailant, and then deferred the $ so it could go toward Greg’s medical bills. Doing the right thing shouldn’t have a pricetag. Most of all, I hope Greg is healthy and back on his bike in the months to come.

Kara Kinney

What is Crimestoppers doing to publicize this “larger than usual” reward amount? I have seen the story on the news and Crimestoppers Facebook/Twitter, but what else do they do to help get the word out? I really hope they find this guy ASAP.

underscorex

Wow – looks like the owner tried to hide the car by putting a tarp over it, taking the plate off, and maybe skipping town?

jackets13

Wouldn’t it be nice if the caught this guy and whoever got the reward money donated it to Greg for his medical expenses?

jackets13

Whoops saw Tommy’s after I posted

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